19 Facts About Kevin Burnett

Kevin Bradley Burnett was born on December 24,1982 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys, San Diego Chargers, Miami Dolphins and Oakland Raiders.

Kevin Burnett played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers and was selected in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Kevin Burnett played safety and running back while helping his team reach two consecutive playoff appearances.

Kevin Burnett was a member of the 1999 Prep Star All-American team, a second-team All-State choice, and a member of the "Best of the West" by the Long Beach Press-Telegram.

Kevin Burnett accepted a football scholarship from the University of Tennessee.

Kevin Burnett was named honorable-mention All-SEC and along with Michael Munoz, became the first Vols juniors since 1944 to serve as team captains.

Kevin Burnett was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 2005 NFL draft.

Kevin Burnett played sparingly as a rookie, after having problems with injuries in both of his knees.

Kevin Burnett finished the season with 11 special teams tackles.

Kevin Burnett registered 52 tackles, 46 solo tackles, 18 special teams tackles, 2 passes defensed and one forced fumble.

Kevin Burnett played mostly in the nickel and dime defense.

Kevin Burnett played in 11 games, posting 66 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and one pass defensed.

Kevin Burnett contributed to the Chargers leading the NFL in total defense and pass defense, while ranking fourth against the run.

Kevin Burnett started every game, registering 105 tackles and 2.5 sacks.

Kevin Burnett joined Yeremiah Bell and Karlos Dansby, to mark the first time in franchise history that three players had 100 or more tackles in the same season.

On March 17,2013, Kevin Burnett was signed by the Oakland Raiders as a free agent.

Kevin Burnett started all 16 games primarily at weakside linebacker, finishing with 129 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one interception, 2 forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.

Kevin Burnett is the cousin of Amir Johnson, played forward in the NBA.

Kevin Burnett is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity, initiated Spring 2004 via Iota Beta chapter.